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Growthink Now Accepts BitCoin!

January 30, 2015

Growthink is excited to announce that it has partnered with BitPay, the world's leading Bitcoin payment service provider, to accept Bitcoin as a form of payment. "Growthink is thrilled to join companies like Microsoft, NewEgg, Virgin, and Warner Brothers in working with BitPay to accept this amazing new form of payment," said Growthink CEO Jay Turo. "I am particulary excited by the truly global, instant conversion, no transaction fee, no credit card fee nature and promise of Bitcoin, as it it represents and embodies Growthink's mission so well: to empower and enable entrepreneurs everywhere be successful."

About BitPay

BitPay is a Payment Service Provider (PSP) specializing in e-commerce, B2B and enterprise solutions for the Bitcoin digital currency.

Growthink Named to 2014 Inc. 5000 List

August 18, 2014

Inc. magazine today ranked Growthink No. 2515 on its 2014 Inc. 500|5000 List, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s entrepreneurs.

“Growthink's return to the Inc. 5000 is a great validation of the long-term sustainability and ongoing timeliness of our mission, and of the incredible hard work and inspirational spiritedness of our amazing professionals,” said Growthink CEO Jay Turo.

The median growth rate of 2014 Inc. 500|5000 companies is a mind-boggling 516 percent. The companies on last year’s created over 520,000 jobs, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $241 billion.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/5000.

"Not all the companies in the Inc. 500 | 5000 are in glamorous industries, but in their fields they are as famous as household name companies simply by virtue of being great at what they do. They are the hidden champions of job growth and innovation, the real muscle of the American economy,” says Inc. Editor Eric Schurenberg.

Congratulations to Growthink Client Uvaggio on Their Grand Opening!

May 21, 2014

Growthink client Uvaggio officially opened their doors last month in Coral Gables, FL and we're excited to see all the press and buzz they've been receiving.

Founded by Craig DeWald, a former director in HR for American Express, Uvaggio is a wine bar and restaurant focused on introducing patrons to wine from small hand selected wineries and European-style plates by Chef Bret Pelaggi.

Dedicated Platform Allows Visually Impaired & 50 and Over Communities To More Easily Navigate Popular Social Networking Sites

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- I-MerSee, an innovative New York City-based start-up company, today launched the world’s first social media network for the visually impaired and 50 and over communities, coinciding with Blindness Awareness Month.

Founded in May 2013 by Benjamin Azuelos, I-MerSee is the first ever social media network designed specifically for the visually impaired and 50 and over communities. Featuring the latest in assistive technology, I-MerSee offers a comprehensive social media experience that connects users to the most popular social networks while also providing them with information on events and activities of interest to them. I-MerSee is headquartered in New York City.

Growthink CEO and President Featured in Entrepreneur

The editors at Entrepreneur asked Jay and Dave about their favorite books for entrepreneurs. Jay endorsed "The Strategy Paradox" by Michael Raynor, while Dave mentioned "Thinkertoys" by Michael Michalko.

Growthink CEO Jay Turo Again Featured in Entrepreneur Magazine

September 13, 2013

Growthink CEO Jay Turo was again featured in Entrepreneur Magazine with his article, "How Being Both the Chief Executive and Chief Shareholder Doesn't Always Mix."

The article discusses the three main scenarios where - in a smaller business - the interests of the Chief Executive and those of the shareholders diverge and what to do about it.

Growthink Client NuOrder Raises $3,000,000 from GRP Partners

June 30, 2013

NuORDER, the leading digital wholesale solution founded by Heath Wells andOlivia Skuza, has secured over $3 million in growth capital. The groundbreaking software now utilized by the world's leading fashion brands and over 40,000 retailers has acquired impressive backing from a global network of fashion icons and venture capitalist power players. GRP has led the first round, with additional investment by Greycroft, Aileen Lee, David Tisch, Creative Artists Agency, Brian Spaly, Mortimer Singer and Rachel Zoe Inc.

Growthink Featured in the Wall Street Journal

May 07, 2013

The Wall Street Journal article, "How Entrepreneurs Come Up With Great Ideas," features a cast of expert entrepreneurs describing some of the best places they've found inspiration. Growthink President Dave Lavinsky is featured among this group.

Growthink's President Featured in US News & World Report

March 21, 2013

In US News & World Report article, "The Top Cyberloafing Activities of a Distracted Office Worker," Growthink's President, Dave Lavinsky, shares his thoughts on monitoring distractions in the workplace.

Growthink Featured in Inc.

March 04, 2013

Inc.com recently did a feature entitled "14 Revealing Interview Questions" where they spoke with top CEOs and presidents regarding their favorite interview questions. Growthink's president Dave Lavinsky was one of those CEOs/presidents featured.

Growthink featured in The Huffington Post

February 04, 2013

In line with this week's Super Bowl, Growthink's President, Dave Lavinsky, was featured this week in the Huffington Post with an informative and entertaining atricle - "How A Football Mindset Can Transform Your Company."

Growthink Client BioCision Raises $2.5 Million Venture Funding Round

December 05, 2012

Growthink client BioCision, a developer of sample standardization tools for life science research, just raised $2.5 million in debt and equity financing. BroadOak Capital Partners led the round with participation from Research Corporation Technologies.

BioCision will use the funding to support the company’s continued rapid growth and expansion of sales, marketing and product development efforts.

Growthink's President Featured in Bloomberg Businessweek

November 26, 2012

Growthink's President and 'Start At The End' author Dave Lavinsky were featured in Bloomberg Businessweek's The Roundup "Master Class."

Businessweek pulled their favorite parts of the book for entrepreneurs and small business owners to get a head sneak peak of what 'Start At The End' offers its readers on an even greater scale. For example, how readers will learn to communicate better with employees to maximize the company's long-term mission.

Growthink's President Featured in the NYT

November 19, 2012

Growthink's President and Start At The End Author, Dave Lavinsky, was featured in this week's Small Business Holiday Round Up in the New York Times. Thanks to influential entrepreneur and small business reporter Gene Marks for the mention.